Asian Pear, Avocado, and Cherry Fruit Salad
May 29, 2021
FoodBlogChef
Photo: c. foodblogchef 2020 Copy and paste to print the recipe. ASIAN PEAR, AVOCADO, AND CHERRY FRUIT SALAD Serves 4Ingredients: Bibb or Boston Lettuce 2 Asian pears cored and sliced 2 Avocados peeled, seeded, and sliced 20-24 Sweet Bing Cherries White Balsamic Vinaigrette Salt and pepper to tastePreparation: 1. Alternate the slices of avocado and pear atop a leaf of lettuce 2. Arrange 4-5 cherries alongside the avocado and pear slices 3. Dress with the vinaigrette (see Note for vinaigrette recipe) 4. Top with a bit of freshly ground black pepper
*Note: for the Vinaigrette Mix ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper (or to taste) Add a ½ teaspoon of Dijon mustard A few drops of lime juice (optional) Whisk in 3/4 cup of good olive oil until emulsified
Colorful sweet cherries, creamy avocado, crunchy Asian pear, and tangy vinaigrette…this salad has it all. Dress it with a light white balsamic vinaigrette and freshly ground black pepper, and serve with a baguette or whole-grain bread for a light lunch or dinner salad.